A very kind lady, Bev, told us she saw a chick looking out of a nesting hollow last Sunday (20 July 2014) not too far from her home and we managed to get some photos on Thursday.
Today we got a call to tell us the chick was out of the nest.
It was about a metre above the ground and its parents were watching closely from above.
Just after dark it flew upwards but it was way too dark and bushy to see how far it went.
As an added bonus another chick also popped its head out of the hollow after the sun went down.
So hopefully there will be some more activity over the next little while.
Cheers,
Antonia
How lovely to see!
He has that look like "So this is what the world looks like!"
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, windshear.
Couldn't spot him yesterday......hopefully he is safe somewhere in the foliage.
WOW! These photos are great! I love them so much!
Now if that is not adorably cute, I don't know what is. Thankyou Bev wherever you are
, and thankyou Antonia & hubby for these wonderful pics of this amazing bird. Love how at this age, the feathers/down are still scruffy and unfinished, almost giving a plush faux fur look. Welcome to the world little one. Look forward to seeing some more down the track.
West Coast Tasmania
Hi BabyBirdwatcher and AnnieJ.
Many thanks for your comments,
We went back last night, just before dark, and found the second chick near the ground.
Just on dark s/he flew up about 15 metres to a tree branch where the parents were waiting with a flying fox.
Still hoping to find the first one again but there are many foxes about.
All fingers crossed,
Antonia
Great pics! Great that you saw them again. I still havent seen a Powerful Owl, I would love to see them they are amazing.
Oh how adorably cute is that chick and how exciting for you Antonia to be able to watch and photograph such awesome creatures!! Great job and thank you so much for keep us posted here
Cheers
Adrienne
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Just some updated photos from this P_owl family.
They all look well.
Magnificent photo's. I envy you!
Samford Valley Qld.
Lovely photos, thanks so much.
We have a look at this family every week or so.
They are still in the same place ....but who knows for how much longer?
The young one has been out of the nest for about 15 weeks and is showing quite a few adult feathers on its chest.
Cheers,
Antonia
I am really looking forward to seeing one of these birds. Great thread Antonia.
Samford Valley Qld.
Love the expressions on their faces Antonia .... what wonderful birds they are . Thanks for the update
Cheers
Adrienne
Sunshine Coast Queensland
These are beautiful photos of a beautiful bird.
They are number on my most wanted list.
You are very lucky Choosypix.
If anyone knows where I might find one of these beautiful birds in the Brisbane area I would love to see them
Fabulous. I love it when you find the chicks about...
Thank you Reflex, Adrienne (my son is Adrian), Devster and TwitchyGirl.
Some photos from today. We are interested in watching his chest plumage develop.
Cheers,
Antonia
WOW! Just WOW!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos.
Happy Birding!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/138588528@N02/
After seeing all the excellent Powerful Owl photos that have been posted recently,
we were inspired to have a fresh look at the July fledgling.
He was in a playful mood...reminded me of a bored kitten rubbing and scratching
to fill in the day.
Antonia/Peter
that's great to see!!!
Mine's still alive and well.
An adult in a gully nearby was not so well. The project's new coordinator gave me info on a dead PO.
I went to investigage and found the carcass and an arrow next to it.
very sad
Great to see more shots of your lovely family Antonia, and canonguy .. that is just awful to hear.... must have been heartreaking to find it
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Thanks birdie and canonguy.
Canonguy, we can imagine how awful it was to find an arrow
next to the dead owl. Sadly, events of the last 24 hours remind us that there are
a few crazy people about....
Yeah, lucky I didn't catch the a$$hole in the act I tell ya. He'd not be walking or talking today!
Sadly the authorities are pretty powerless, except with direct evidence. That is caught in the act.
Just come across this, very sad. Too many as####es too few bullets.